Parrot Lounge

The Parrot Lounge has been serving thirsty beachgoers since 1970. The bar, located just a block west of A1A on Fort Lauderdale Beach, is a mecca for bikers, tourists, and sun worshippers who come for the excellent beer selection, General Tso’s chicken wings, and the no-frills, friendly ambiance. On weekends, the party spills out into […]

Passion Nightclub

It’s hard to miss the long, vertical, purple neon sign that reads Passion along the avenue at the adult-theme park Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Greeted by a faux red carpet, you’ll enter the multi-level nightclub that caters to a diverse clientele with a variety of music and cabaret shows. Stretched, glittery “chandeliers” dangle above […]

Patpong Road

In Miami Beach, where too many clubs for the glamor set pretentiously serve Goose and Bulls for 20 bucks a pop, finding a bar that doesn’t take itself too seriously is as relieving as snagging an ocean breeze on a muggy July afternoon. Patpong Road, brought to you by 50 Eggs, the people behind restaurants […]

Peg’s Pocket

You better be a die-hard dive bar fanatic to take a trip to Peg’s Pocket. Either that, or a pool shark. In a city that’s all about the scene – this strip mall fixture is where to go when you don’t want to be seen. Sweatpants and flip flops are perfectly acceptable attire. Drink, play […]

The Playwright Irish Pub

This place is open even during hurricanes. Seriously. This Irish pub features a huge bar, booth and tabletop seating, a full menu, pool tables, and two large rooms. Fine whiskeys are available, and Bushmill’s 16-year can be had as well. Guests range from European tourists to South Beach locals and mainland Miamians. There’s no dress […]

Point Lounge & Package Store

At Point Lounge and Package Store, on any given night, you might see a fight. Or a few. You’ll run into drunken sailors, sideshow rejects, cage fighters. You might hear things that will traumatize you. At this North Miami Beach mainstay, anything is possible. Expect a generous pour, some old school music selections, and a […]

Pool Hall at Red Rooster Overtown

Ascend a narrow stairway filled with the names and faces of some of the greatest stars of all time – Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Sam Cooke – along with a neon sign proclaiming you’ve arrived at the “Harlem of the South.” Welcome to the Pool Hall at Red Rooster Overtown, a loving tribute to the […]

Poorhouse

After being in business for what seems to be several decades, the Poorhouse has established itself as the go-to bar for downtown Fort Lauderdale’s barstool regulars, tattooed crowd, and music scene supporters. Although it was once covered in trash and nostalgia from days of yesteryear, the bar has since cleaned up its act. It even […]

Propaganda

Lake Worth’s indie-music hot spot, Propaganda has the monopoly on good local, original music most nights of the week. If a local band hasn’t played the spot, it won’t be long. Even Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional has been known to drop in for a surprise show. The Soviet-themed d

Provocateur –

Aside from the bar area, Provocateur has no roof. Take your drink and sit under the Miami Beach stars, breathe in the ocean-scented air, and meet some sexy people. This place is beautiful.

Purdy Lounge

This off-the-beaten-path (as in off Washington) bar has the beer-hall vibe of a street corner hook-up joint with a touch of South Beach strut. An eclectic mix of music and people sway through what’s usually an elbow-room-only lounge.